Alamo Colleges District

Bexar CountyDowntown San AntonioEst. 1945

Serving the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today's world. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees.

Student Information

The Alamo Colleges District Community-Based Federal Work-Study (CBFWS) Program provides federal financial aid eligible students the opportunity to work part-time at non-profit, governmental, and educational organizations that serve the public interest. These positions help develop student career and academic interests and increase commitment to participating in positive social change.

CBFWS offers numerous benefits, you:

have the opportunity to gain relevant career experience

may acquire additional clarity on your career choice

will see the community’s needs and contribute to the welfare of others

can make contacts with professionals who can help you later when seeking a job or an internship

FAQs

Complete the Alamo Colleges District HR Hiring process (you will be emailed)

Remain enrolled in a minimum of six college hours

Once I am eligible, how do I get a CBFWS job?

CBFWS staff will review your request and resume. Your resume will then be sent to the selected agencies. After reviewing your resume, the agencies will contact you to schedule an interview. It is at the agency’s discretion to make an offer for employment.

You will be required to attend one Orientation (4 hours, paid) and End-of-Semester Debrief (2 hours, paid) at the end of each semester

What is my commitment and how will I be paid?

You will work a maximum of 15 hours per week at $12.50 per hour, like on-campus work-study students, and you will determine your weekly schedule with your supervisor.

You will be paid on the 1st and 15th of each month.

What is the CBFWS Calendar?

CBFWS students may begin working on the first day of class through the last day of class each semester.

What type of positions are available through the CBFWS Program?

The following is a brief list of the over 100 positions available through the CBFWS program. On occasion, students with special interests or skill sets may have a position created for them by an agency.

Below is a list of some of the agencies that are eager to hire Alamo Colleges District work-study students.

American Indians of TexasAmerican Volkssport AssociationAny Baby Can of SAAvance-SACatholic Charities ServicesChildren's Bereavement CenterChromosome 18 Registry/ ResearchCity of SA Public LibraryCity of Universal City